STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. — A teen is hospitalized and another is in police custody after horseplay led to a shooting.
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At 2:45 a.m., Stockbridge police were called to the Texaco gas station on Eagles Landing Parkway regarding a shooting.
When officers arrived, they found four acquaintances who had arrived together in a vehicle.
Stockbridge officials said a 16-year-old boy in the group sustained a gunshot wound to his stomach. He was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital.
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Police said they found a gun at the scene. After interviewing the other three passengers, horseplay was involved.
A 17-year-old was arrested and charged with reckless conduct and possession of a firearm under 18.
The investigation is active and ongoing. At this time, there is no ongoing threat to the community, according to police.
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